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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed an open tender process for the procurement of a state-of-the-art Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) system tailored for quantitative, shotgun proteomics. Located in Edinburgh, this procurement falls under the education industry category, with a focus on goods. The contract was awarded on 12th December 2019, following a bidding phase that attracted two electronic bids. Delivery of the required equipment is set for the Wellcome Centre for Cell Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Edinburgh.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment, specifically those involved in chromatography and mass spectrometry technology. Companies with a proven track record in supplying laboratory analytics, complemented by excellent after-sales support, stand to benefit greatly from this procurement. The competitive nature of this tender suggests a dynamic market environment, allowing innovative organisations to showcase their capabilities in cutting-edge academic research support.

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Notice Title

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh requires a state-of-the-art liquid chromatography mass spectrometer (LC-MS) system for quantitative, shotgun proteomics.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini-Competition via APUC Framework Agreement: LAB1016-AP Supply of Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment (Lot 5 - Liquid Chromatographs couple with Mass Spectrometers).. N/A

Options: Costing information for additional purchases was requested for 4 years' extended warranties, a software licence, and additional hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000609079
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375982
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£610,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Further Information

Notice Documents

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